For the first time ever, Ringo produces himself on his most personal album yet. Ringo is joined on Y Not by old and new friends including Paul McCartney, with whom Ringo sings on Y Not’s stunning first single, “Walk With You,” a moving new song about the power of friendship. Ringo meets Hip-O on Starr’s latest solo effort released today, January 12th on Hip-O Records/UMe. The CD is now is stock and all pre-orders have been shipped. New orders can ship immediately. Item #1793
Ringo will be doing lots of media in the next few weeks for all you Ringo watchers (Thanks, Tom)
“Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on NBC on Jan. 12
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” on Comedy Central Jan. 13.
“The Jay Leno Show” on NBC on Jan. 18
“Larry King Live” on CNN on either Jan. 21 or 22.
Finally, he’ll be on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien” on NBC on Feb. 5.
On the radio, he’ll be on “Rockline” Jan. 20.
Also, Yoko and the Plastic Ono Band tickets go on sale this morning at 10AM for their concert February 16th celebrating her 77th birthday – at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Appearing with Yoko are some original members of the POB and other notables – Jim Keltner, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Paul Simon, Bette Midler, Mick Ronson and others. Twitter Yoko (http://twitter.com/yokoono) for details or call 718-636-4100.
I love the single. I’m so looking foward to getting that album. Peace and Love, Ringo!!
This has got to be Ringo’s best album since 1973’s “Ringo” album. It is no surprise that the most outstanding track is the duet with Paul Mccartney-“Walk With You”, which I found to be a very moving song, in the quasi-religious mode ala “Let It Be”. The title track, “Y Not” is also very good, along with “Everyone Wins”, “Peace Dream” and “Fill In The Blanks”. It seems Ringo had a lot of fun doing this album and it shows.Many surprise guests including Keith Allison, Benmont Tench, and Richard Marx. A very worty effort indeed. I was not disappointed whatsoever. Great job, Ringo and cast!
One of Yogi Berra’s more infamous quotes is “You can observe a lot just by watching,” and fellow malaproprian Ringo Starr has certainly had a fortuitous vantage point over the past forty-odd years to draw inspiration from. On his latest solo effort, Y Not, Ringo has decided not only to conjure creativity from past Beatlesque themes of peace and love, but to also have a go at the production reigns, resulting in one of his best records to date.
Taking a cue from his own All Starr Band legacy, the assembled musicians list for Y Not reads like a who’s who of popular music including, among others, Joe Walsh, Dave Stewart, Glen Ballard, Richard Marx, Joss Stone, Don Was, Benmont Tench, and old friend Paul McCartney. As a result of these various collaborations and influences a wonderfully eclectic mix of songs is born, creating a very different kind of Ringo Starr record.
“The Other Side Of Liverpool” stands out as an autobiographical reflection of the darker times of his youth — before fame’s spotlight — and includes a stomping backbeat that helps Starr retrace his steps back around the shadowy corners of his past. “Mystery Of The Night” is a surprising but most welcomed big ballad that’s more reminiscent of an REO Speedwagon or Journey classic than anything from Ringo’s previous catalog, and it absolutely shines under his exuberant production.
There are several tips of the newsboy cap to former band mates George and John throughout the record, but the highlight of this glorious homecoming has to be “Walk With You.” Ringo’s ardent and heartfelt duet with Paul McCartney is a song about days gone by and days ahead spent in the warmth, comfort, and company of a time-tested friend. “Who’s Your Daddy” closes out the record with Joss Stone channeling Janis Joplin whilst confronting her two-timing, penny-pinching man, and Ringo’s deadpan yet cavalier delivery makes this an instant classic that should be played as a crowd fluffer at every N.Y. Yankee home game from now on.
Y Not is a fabulous return to form for Starr, and with all the recent Beatles activity breaking even more sales records and gaining yet another generation of fans, you could probably say “Its Déjà Vu all over again.”
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Ringo’s new “Y NOT” CD is awesome! Plus, former band member Paul is also on the album! What could be better than the two remaining Beatles creating music together?!?!?!?!?
Ringo’s “Y Not” CD is awesome! I love it! The fact that former bandmate Paul joins him in some of the songs makes it even better! Rock on!
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